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Workshop 2.4 Smart Specialisation. Smart specialisation. Workshop Programme Introduction – Arnoud Lagendijk, Radboud University A European perspective – Dieter Rehfeld , Institute for Work and Technology, Gelsenkrichen
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Smart specialisation Workshop Programme Introduction – Arnoud Lagendijk, Radboud University A European perspective – Dieter Rehfeld, Institute for Work and Technology, Gelsenkrichen A Dutch perspective: smart specialisation and topsectoren – Ben Dankbaar, Radboud University Debate
Smart specialisation “Smart specialisation involves a process of developing a vision, identifying competitive advantage, setting strategic priorities and making use of smart policies to maximise the knowledge-based development potential of any region, strong or weak, high-tech or low-tech”. EU S3 platform
Smart specialisation • Smart specialisation ‘basics’ • Difference between General Purpose Technologies, developed in leader regions, and GPT applications, in follower regions • Based on ‘entrepreneurial’ Science and Technology policies (in multi-level setting from the EU to the region) • Using smart policies focusing on evidence-based capability formation • Need to attract entrepreneurial capabilities [talent] • Foray, David and Hall (2009)
Smart specialisation • Results local survey as part of the Interreg IVC Brainflow project • Need to improve international recognition and reputation of the area, and specific ‘global’ assets (such as an international school) • Stronger role university and large corporations • Lack of entrepreneurialism and competencies to boost business competencies • Welcoming environment for expats • Use smart specialisation to measure up regional policies for education, labour market and business development
Smart specialisation • Key topics • Smart specialisation: at what scale(s)? • ‘Leader’ vs. ‘follower’ regions? • Specialisation within the context of global value chains? • New global challenges: S3 better than clusters? • More emphasis on people? Should specialisation follow people or the other way around? • ‘Smart policies’ genuinely supporting out-of-the-box solutions and entrepreneurial strategies? Engaging with more agents (quadruple helix)?
Reflection on workshops Workshop 2.1. Workshop 1.1. Workshop 1.3. Workshop 2.3. Workshop 1.2. Workshop 1.4. Workshop 2.4. Workshop 2.2.